Multi-millions earned at multiple competitions in multiple disciplines. That’s what you’ll see when you look at Todd Bergen’s show record. As the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA)’s newest Two Million Dollar Rider, Bergen, is widely known for his success in the reining arena but also in reined cow horse events and in the cutting pen.

His newest championship and two million dollar title was earned this past week at the NRHA Derby. The NRHA Derby is for 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old horses to compete for thousands in cash and prizes. A family friendly and fun atmosphere, the NRHA Derby is a family friendly and fun show to attend, compete in, and experience for all ages.

With big wins at major reining events, Bergen claimed his first major NRHA open championship title in 1995 at the NRHA Derby on the 1990 stallion Lean With Me (Smart Little Lena x Chexy Lady) owned by Jon Sather. 1995 was quite the year for Bergen as he returned to the NRHA show pen at that year’s NRHA Open Futurity. Riding Todaysmyluckyday (Doc O Lena x Doc Alice) for owner Tetsuro Kawashima, Bergen landed the 1992 stallion in the winner’s circle claiming a cool $100,000..

It’s been said that Bergen’s operation is “the launching pad for champions,” a statement that couldn’t be truer. With a sincere curiosity and passion for understanding how a horse thinks and functions, training has been a life-long passion for the Eagle Point, Oregon-based trainer. Throughout the years, Bergen has continued his winning ways in NRHA competition. His wins include a 1996 NRHA Derby Open championship on Jerry Lees Surprise (Surprise Enterprise x Mizzen Topsail) then owned by Douglas Holmes. In another two years Bergen was once again on top as he rode Chic Please (Smart Chic Olena x San O Lenita) to the 1998 NRHA Futurity Open championship. At the time Arcese Quarter Horses owned Chic Please. Chic Please was also a strong competitor in the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) proving his versatility by claiming the 1998 Reserve championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity.

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